How to Join

Joining a fraternity or sorority on campus is a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and develop your leadership skills. 

Membership

Students interested in joining a Greek-letter organization must be a fully matriculated (full-time 12 credit minimum load) undergraduate student. No graduate students may participate, as a roster member, with the chapter. There are specific requirements per council and chapter regarding membership qualifications (for example, some chapters or councils require a certain amount of credits completed to join). 

to complete our eligibility form and register.

Minimum GPA to Join Greek Life

A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA is required for any student to join a chartered fraternal organization. (Exception for first-semester transfer students only, must earn and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA after said first semester. Must still be enrolled in 12 credits or more.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Participation usually includes regular weekly meetings, service projects, leadership programs, and social activities throughout the year. Like any activity, students need to establish a good balance between all of their their commitments. 

The greatest benefit to joining is finding a small group of students that help make a large campus feel like home. Students can take on chapter leadership roles, gain experience through community service, and get involved in campus leadership through their fraternity or sorority. Membership is for a lifetime, so these opportunities continue well past graduation.

Each organization sets its own budgets and dues, so costs vary from chapter to chapter. Membership dues are structured each term by each group individually. These dues include different activities and fees in their structure. It is important that your student ask for a detailed breakdown of costs from any organization they consider joining.

None of our fraternities and sororities have official fraternity or sorority houses. However, many members live together in apartments or off campus housing options.

All chapters have an education program that is designed to teach incoming members the history, traditions, values, and expectations of their organization. Hazing has no place in these programs and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life works closely with each local chapter and national organization to set clear expectations for new member activities. This includes setting reasonable limits on time commitments, activities, and length of program. If you have concerns about that hazing may be occurring, please or contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and speak with a staff member.


Digital Recruitment Procedures for All Chapters

All potential new members/interest are required to fill out and submit an eligibility form to be able to participate in recruitment, even if you do not get selected (forms linked below based on council of interest). During each day of recruitment/intake, a laptop is required at a sign-in table in the room for potential new members to register. Registering online is non-binding.

When potential members register, they release their grades to our office, Towson University, and chapter officials, making it legal to 鈥減ull鈥� an view grades. They will also acknowledge our hazing policy.

to complete the elgibility form and register.

ALL potential new members/interest are required to register for recruitment or intake. 

If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, please join us at the following events for more information.  

FALL 2024 Recruitment / Intake

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

  • IFC Recruitment Dates: September 9th - September 20th

Panhellenic Association (PHA)

  • Panhellenic Informal Open House: September 6th @ 6 pm - Union Ballrooms D&E

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

  • NPHC / MGC New Member Orientation dates:  September 3rd, 5th @ 7 pm - Union 324 Theatre

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

  • NPHC / MGC New Member Orientation dates: September 3rd, 7th @ 7 pm - Union 324 Theatre

Independent Greek Council (IGC)

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  • IGC Recruitment Dates: September 9th - September 20th
  • IGC Open House: September 10th @ 7 pm - University Union Ballroom E